by Rikki Almanza | Aug 5, 2026
Carlsbad broke ground this July on a project many residents thought might never leave the drawing board. 10News reported the effort followed nearly 20 years of planning, and The Coast News reported that city council members formally signed off on the concept plan for...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 3, 2026
The VA has launched a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether a GLP-1 drug can help Veterans reduce harmful alcohol use. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers are studying whether the drug may also...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 27, 2026
California included $2 million in its 2026–27 budget to expand free legal services for Veterans pursuing military discharge upgrades. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, Veterans who were discharged due to trauma, injury, mental health issues, discrimination, or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 20, 2026
The VA announced in a July 15 press release that it is proposing shorter application forms for Veterans seeking disability compensation and survivors applying for certain benefits. The changes would affect VA Form 21-526EZ, used to apply for disability compensation or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 13, 2026
A partnership dating back to 1919 continues to connect American Legion posts with Scouting units across California and the nation. Built around leadership, citizenship, service, and responsibility, the relationship allows Legionnaires to mentor young people while...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 3, 2026
California communities are getting ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with concerts, parades, drone shows, and local Fourth of July events across the state. American Legion Post 751 In Newberry Springs, American Legion Post 751 is hosting its 50th Annual...
